used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
anthracitenounUS /ˈænθrəsaɪt/
a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
BosnianounUS /ˈbɑːzniə/
the northern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
BOURGEOISadjectiveUS /bʊrʒˈwɑː/
(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
BussnounUS /bʌs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
CLARENDON
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From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
Eve's
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From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
jobbing
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From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
immediately past
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
matchboarding
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From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
OrchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
coated with paint
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
section-built
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From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She paid for the studio out of the money she had received from the sale of the furniture at Orchards Corner, and her capital had now dwindled to about forty-five pounds.
get rid of
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOURGEOIS OF CLARENDON ROAD Mrs. Buss had surrendered at last to Eve’s persuasions, and a jobbing carpenter had erected a section-built shed in the back garden at Bosnia Road.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The studio was lined with matchboarding, had a skylight in the roof, and was fitted with an anthracite stove.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole affair cost Eve about twenty-five pounds, with an additional two shillings added to the weekly rent of her rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shed had a corrugated iron roof, and Mrs. Buss had stipulated that the roof should be painted a dull red, so that it might “tone” with the red brick houses.
